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Is biodiesel green – or greenwash?

At present, Government policy in the UK and in Europe strongly encourages the adoption of biodiesel as a means of reducing the carbon footprint of the transport industry. But Bob Sturgess, Managing Director of Abbey Fuelcards, believes there is strong evidence to question the validity of biodiesel as a green option.
Biodiesel is a diesel-equivalent processed [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, March 1, 2008
Filed under: Abbey Fuel Cards

Better diesel for improved performance and reduced CO2 emissions

Abbey Fuelcards has reminded companies that not all brands of diesel offer the same level of performance, particularly concerning fuel economy and carbon emissions.
Steve Clarke, Abbey Fuelcards sales and marketing manager, said: “Carbon deposits build up on injectors in even the most efficient diesel engine. Using a more efficient brand of diesel, such as Shell [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald,
Filed under: Abbey Fuel Cards

How much could a fuelcard save you?

If there is one thing that all architects, builders, contractors and developers have in common, it is the need to keep an eye on costs. Anything that impacts the bottom line has to be monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum. It is never easy, but can sometimes be straightforward: if you know all the [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, February 1, 2008
Filed under: Abbey Fuel Cards

The Independent Franchises (IFA) has teamed up with Abbey Fuelcards

New partnership with Abbey Fuelcards offers lower fuel prices and greater security for members of the Independent Franchisees Association
The Independent Franchisees Association (IFA) has teamed up with Abbey Fuelcards to help franchisees of Interlink Express who are IFA members reduce their vehicle running costs.
As one of the UK’s largest and most successful next day parcel [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, January 1, 2008
Filed under: Abbey Fuel Cards

Don’t pay for "Moonlight" diesel

Abbey Fuelcards has reminded managers to watch for unexpected fuel purchases. Sales and marketing manager Steve Clarke said: “If drivers buy diesel during evenings or weekends for vehicles which should only be used during working hours, ask questions. It is bad enough to have vehicles used for ‘moonlighting,’ without having to pay for the fuel [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald,
Filed under: Abbey Fuel Cards

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